30 April 2020 – Clinical trials begin using blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of health

Overview: Egypts approves use of plasma for treatment of COVID-19
Full details here: https://wwww.dailynewssegypt.com/2020/04/30/egypt-begins-clinical-trials-using-blood-plasma-from-recovered-covid-19-patients/

Type of Justification: Learning from other jurisdictions
Source of Evidence or Justification: International – other
Evidence/Justification: FDA approval of plasma to treat COVID-19 patients